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2019 Infiniti Q50 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

56/100

#5 most-complained of 10 Q50 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Infiniti Q50 has a Complaint Index of 56, ranking 5th worst of 10 model years, earning a "Caution" verdict. NHTSA lists 30 complaints, 1 recall, 3 crashes, and no fires, with Engine issues as the top problem area.

Complaints
30
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22.5
20 city / 27.5 hwy

Top 2019 Infiniti Q50 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine13 (43%)
  2. Electrical System6 (20%)
  3. Other6 (20%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain6 (20%)
  5. Fuel System4 (13%)
  6. Steering4 (13%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (13%)
  8. Airbags2 (7%)
  9. Brakes2 (7%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (7%)

What owners report

  • Owners report unintended acceleration where the brakes failed to stop the car, in one case striking a pole in a parking lot.
  • Owners describe the predictive forward emergency braking feature malfunctioning and failing to slow or stop the vehicle when another car stopped ahead.
  • Some owners say the dashboard, navigation lighting, and power steering all failed at once, making the steering wheel extremely hard to turn.
  • Owners report the instrument cluster going completely black while active cruise control was engaged at highway speed, with the system rebooting after about 30 seconds.
  • Some owners say the car drifts or pulls to one side, feels loose over bumps, and the collision avoidance system randomly triggers hard stops with no object nearby.
  • One owner reported the sunroof shattering outward while driving at highway speed with no visible debris.
2019 Infiniti Q50 complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2019Nov 2019Jan 2021Feb 2022Feb 2024Jul 2025May 2026
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Nov 2022 (5).

2019 Infiniti Q50 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V654000Sep 12, 2019Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,228,830 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

2019 Infiniti Q50 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
27.5 MPG
Combined
22.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,550
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Q50 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Avoid7862425
2018Caution6744323.5
2019Caution5630122.5
2020No verdict113022
2021Best226322

All Infiniti Q50 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Infiniti Q50 reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2019 Q50 a Complaint Index of 56 and a "Caution" verdict, ranking 5th worst among the 10 model years with data. It has fewer complaints (30) than the 2014 and 2015 model years but more than newer years like 2020-2023.
What is the biggest problem area for the 2019 Infiniti Q50?
Engine complaints make up 43% of reports (13 of 30 complaints), with a median mileage at failure of 67,500 miles. Electrical System and Transmission & Powertrain issues each account for 20% of complaints.
Does the 2019 Infiniti Q50 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Q50, campaign 19V654000, covering a back-up camera software issue affecting multiple Nissan and Infiniti models. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2019 Q50 compare to other Q50 years?
The 2019 model ranks 5th worst of 10 years with a Complaint Index of 56, better than 2014 (100, Avoid), 2015 (89, Avoid), and 2017 (78, Avoid), but worse than 2016 (44, Good) and 2021 (22, Best).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.